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Will Ferdy

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Belgian singer and cabaret artist (1927-2022)

MusiciansLived 1927 to 2022 · aged 95
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Werner Ferdinande, known as Will Ferdy, was a Belgian singer. He became known for the songs Christine, Belijdenis, De stervende, Ziede gij me gere, and Het Schrijverke, which is a song, based on the poem Het Schrijverke with the same name, by Guido Gezelle.

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2015Çavaria Media Award
2006Gay Krant Award

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Werner Ferdinande, known as Will Ferdy, was a Belgian singer. He became known for the songs Christine, Belijdenis, De stervende, Ziede gij me gere, and Het Schrijverke, which is a song, based on the poem Het Schrijverke with the same name, by Guido Gezelle. He was a figurehead within the gay community, because he was the first Flemish singer to come out. He received the Gay Krant award in 2006. Earlier in his career, Ferdy was also active as a comedian.

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Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2022 · aged 95
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